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Long-lost letter reunites families of two Jewish sisters and the Polish farmer who saved them from the Nazis

September 20, 2021 10:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN As a child growing up in Sweden, Karolina Jurzyk didn’t pay much attention to her grandfather’s tales of wartime…

A nurse’s training didn’t protect her from vaccine misinformation. Now, she’s one of the victims of Covid-19

September 21, 2021 5:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Dan Simon and Theresa Waldrop, CNN Natalie Rise was a registered nurse in Idaho who loved her job as a home health care worker before she decided…

Justin Trudeau’s early election gamble backfires in Canada but he clings onto power

September 20, 2021 9:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Affan Chowdhry and Paula Newton, CNN Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party will form Canada’s next government following a…

The search for Gabby Petito’s fiancé Brian Laundrie continues. Here’s why it’s been so hard to find him

September 24, 2021 2:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Amir Vera, CNN Police in Florida resumed their search this week for Brian Laundrie, the fiancé of Gabby Petito, whose remains were found Sunday.…

U.S. extends travel restrictions at Mexican border until Oct. 21

September 20, 2021 3:42 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — The United States is extending nonessential travel restrictions at land crossings with Canada and Mexico through October 21,…

Paul Rusesabagina of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ fame sentenced to 25 years on terrorism charges

September 20, 2021 4:48 PM CNN

Rwandan Justice Minister Johnston Busingye speaks to CNN’s Eleni Giokos about the arrest and trial of Paul Rusesabagina, who is the inspiration for…

Paul Rusesabagina of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ fame sentenced to 25 years on terrorism charges

September 20, 2021 4:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Stephanie Busari and Nina Avramova, CNN Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the film ‘Hotel Rwanda,’ of terrorism related charges and…

Covid has killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 flu

September 20, 2021 10:07 AM Associated Press

By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately…

Stocks see biggest drop since May; Dow down 614 points

September 20, 2021 10:11 AM ABC News, Associated Press, CNN

NEW YORK, NY — U.S. stocks had their biggest drop since May as traders worried about potential ripple effects if a debt-laden Chinese real estate…

Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to reinstated sexual assault charge

September 20, 2021 1:44 PM CNN Newsource

By Paul Vercammen and Stella Chan, CNN Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty Monday to a recently reinstated sexual assault…

Fall has arrived, just not for everyone

September 20, 2021 1:03 PM CNN

Ever wonder why leaves change colors in the fall? CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri explains why leaves turn red and orange when the autumnal equinox…

The named tropical system to watch is the one not named yet

September 20, 2021 1:03 PM CNN

Black, blue, harvest and supermoon; CNN meteorologist Jennifer Gray explains what full and new moons’ names…

Polls close in Canada election as Trudeau seeks to fend off conservative rival

September 20, 2021 11:53 AM CNN

Canadians are heading to the polls in a snap election that could bolster Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s position — or imbue the country’s…

12,000 migrants have been waiting in makeshift camps under the Del Rio bridge in Texas

September 20, 2021 6:42 PM CNN

CNN’s Rosa Flores reports from Del Rio, Texas, where thousands of migrants are practically living under a bridge awaiting processing into the…

12,000 migrants have been waiting in makeshift camps under the Del Rio bridge in Texas

September 20, 2021 6:42 PM CNN Newsource

By Rosa Flores and Geneva Sands, CNN Standing in the sweltering Texas sun, Jameson Tilus held both of his children in his arms and described the…

IS bomb attacks on Taliban raise specter of wider conflict

September 20, 2021 11:26 AM Associated Press

By ISABEL DEBRE and RAHIM FAIEZ Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a series of…

‘Not counting our chickens’: UK’s Boris Johnson says world is watching for US to commit on climate finance

September 20, 2021 11:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Angela Dewan and Ella Nilsen, CNN UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Monday the world would have to wait to hear from US President Joe Biden…

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Roe v. Wade challenge

September 20, 2021 11:05 AM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case concerning a Mississippi abortion law on December 1, the court announced on Monday, teeing…

Polls close in Canada election as Trudeau seeks to fend off conservative rival

September 20, 2021 11:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Paula Newton and Luke McGee, CNN Polls have officially closed in Canada for a tightly contested general election pitting incumbent Prime Minister…

Poland ordered to pay $580,000 fine for each day it continues operating a controversial coal mine

September 20, 2021 11:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Poland will have to pay a €500,000 ($586,000) fine for each day it continues extracting coal at an open-pit mine near the…

Boy taken into custody after Virginia school shooting that left 2 wounded, police say

September 20, 2021 1:38 PM CNN Newsource

By Artemis Moshtaghian and Sahar Akbarzai, CNN A boy was taken into custody Monday after a school shooting in Newport News, Virginia, that left two…

After nearly a month of testimony, prosecutors rest their case against R. Kelly

September 20, 2021 9:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Sonia Moghe, CNN After testimony from 45 witnesses over 20 days, federal prosecutors in Brooklyn are resting their case against R. Kelly. Jurors…

Bee swarm kills 63 endangered penguins in South Africa

September 20, 2021 8:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Guy, CNN Dozens of endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa on Friday. The 63 penguins were…

Thousands evacuated as volcano erupts on Spain’s La Palma island

September 20, 2021 8:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Al Goodman, Vasco Cotovio, Martin Goillandeau and Jeevan Ravindran, CNN The Cumbre Vieja volcano on Spain’s La Palma island is continuing to…

FBI spends hours searching family home of Gabby Petito’s fiancé Brian Laundrie as he remains missing

September 21, 2021 9:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, Eric Levenson and Leyla Santiago, CNN The FBI searched the family home of Gabby Petito’s fiancé, Brian Laundrie, in…

US easing virus restrictions for foreign flights to America

September 20, 2021 8:45 AM Associated Press

By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major easing of pandemic travel restrictions, the U.S. will allow foreigners to fly into the…

What’s in a moon’s name?

October 7, 2021 12:38 PM CNN

Black, blue, harvest and supermoon; CNN meteorologist Jennifer Gray explains what full and new moons’ names…

Houston police officer slain and another officer wounded while executing a warrant, mayor says. A possible suspect is dead

September 20, 2021 10:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Carma Hassan and Amy Simonson, CNN One of two Houston police officers shot while executing a search warrant has died, Houston Mayor Sylvester…

Princess Beatrice, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, gives birth to her first child

September 20, 2021 7:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Max Foster and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Princess Beatrice, Queen Elizabeth II’s granddaughter, has given birth to a baby girl, Buckingham…

5 things to know for September 20: Coronavirus, immigration, Canada, Afghanistan, UN

September 20, 2021 6:52 AM CNN

Canadians are heading to the polls in a snap election that could bolster Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s position — or imbue the country’s…